Comparison

Mindful Affirmations vs Stilla

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mindful Affirmations

This app offers a vast library of positive affirmations designed to help you cultivate a more positive mindset. Listen to pre-recorded affirmations or record your own for personalized reinforcement. It's a tool to combat negative thoughts and improve self-esteem and motivation.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of pre-recorded affirmations
  • Affirmations categorized by topic
  • Record your own affirmations
  • Daily habit reminders
  • Background listening option
Features
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Mindful Affirmations is designed to provide you easy access to a wide range of positive affirmations tailored to your own goals. The affirmations can be played while relaxing, or in the background while doing everyday tasks such as brushing your teeth, or waiting for the bus. The idea is that your subconscious can absorb positive affirmations played as background noise, and this way, train your brain toward a more positive mindset. We all have areas in our lives that we think negatively about - it’s completely normal - may it be your work situation, relationships or stress and anxiety management. Sometimes it might even feel like these thoughts are taking over all of your thoughts. Good news is - as these negative thoughts are trained behaviour, it is possible (and quite easy) to train the brain in the opposite direction - to think more positively! Affirmations are a common tool in CBT psychology and life coaching, and proven to have a positive effect on our minds and personal development. By making a habit of listening to, and recording, a series of positive affirmations, we are able to improve common daily struggles such as stress, low self esteem, and motivation. For further reinforcement, you also have the option to record the affirmations yourself, and listen to your own voice. WHAT YOU GET Hundreds of pre-recorded affirmations divided into playlists and categories such as Stress, Daily Happiness, Motivation and many more! The ability to record your own affirmations for extra reinforcement Notifications to remind you of your new habit FREE sample category designed for everyday joy and happiness. The opportunity to subscribe and unlock the FULL library of affirmations tailored to a variety of life goals. BEST PRACTICES Select the topics that best suit your needs right now. Make a habit of listening to your affirmations daily, for at least 5 minutes. As with any new habit, it’s easier to incorporate a new habit to an already existing one! Listening to affirmations work the best when you are able to take a break and fully absorb the affirmations. Having said this however, we know that life can get busy sometimes, which is while we recommend keeping affirmations on in the background while doing daily tasks such as commuting, or brushing your teeth. We recommend that listening to your affirmations daily for at least a month before expecting visible results. New research actually shows that it takes on average 60 days to form new behaviours and habits, so keep this in mind too! Affirmations become more effective when you recite, or listen to them regularly. It can take time and work to reprogram your subconscious mind from past negative programming to positive empowering beliefs. Like anything, the more effort and energy you put in the more immediate and obvious the results will be. The more often you affirm something, the more your mind will accept it, thereby reaping positive changes in your life. Positive affirmations are the first step in creating the mindset you need to achieve your goals. The next step is then taking the appropriate action to see your vision become a reality. Privacy Policy: https://www.mindfulaffirmations.app/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.mindfulaffirmations.app/terms-and-conditions

About

Stilla

Scan beauty products to understand their ingredients, potential benefits, and irritants. Get personalized recommendations and track your skincare collection and routines for informed choices.

Highlights
  • Scan product ingredients
  • Analyze ingredient benefits and irritants
  • Personalized routine recommendations
  • Track problematic ingredients
  • Organize skincare collection
  • Track product expiration dates
  • Create custom routines
Features
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Unlock the science behind your beauty routine with Stilla. Scan any product to instantly reveal what's in it, how it might benefit your skin, and any potential irritants. Stilla empowers informed choices, whether you're a skincare beginner or a pro. With Stilla, you can: ▸ Scan barcodes or search our extensive product database to find products that address your specific skin type and concerns. ▸ Discover new favorites and trending ingredients with our curated collections. ▸ Analyze ingredients directly from labels or pasted text. Stilla will break down confusing ingredient lists and explain what each ingredient brings to the overall product formula. ▸ Get personalized recommendations based on your unique goals, and optimize your routine according to your personal goals. ▸ Track problematic ingredients to avoid them (you choose which ones, we don't decide this for you!) ▸ Track expiration dates: Stilla takes into account each product's individual Period-After-Opening. ▸ Create custom routines and follow them with Live Activities. ▸ Sync all your data across devices with iCloud. More ways Stilla helps: • Organize your skincare collection: Bookmark your favorite products and keep track of everything in one place. • Get exclusive insights: See star ingredients and Tracked Ingredient warnings. • Verify marketing claims: Don't take promises at face value, let Stilla do the research. • Siri & Shortcuts: Start routines and access features with voice commands. • Customize your app: Choose an icon that matches your style. Why choose Stilla? › Shop smarter: Scan labels while shopping for beauty products to find the perfect match for your skin. › Revamp your routine: Optimize your current skincare regimen for better results. › Avoid irritants: Identify common allergens and irritants that might cause reactions. › Clean beauty made easy: Track custom ingredients and find products that align with your values. › Stay informed: Be notified of product reformulations and get the latest ingredient info. › Build a dream routine: See how well a new product will fit into your existing routine. › Learn as you go: Discover the science behind popular ingredients and their benefits. Stilla is an independent app created by just two people dedicated to making skincare information transparent and accessible. Our algorithms are not biased towards any brand and rely solely on scientific evidence behind each ingredient. We care about your privacy: we do not use any trackers from Meta, Google, or any other advertising platform. Terms of Service: https://stilla.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://stilla.app/privacy

Screenshots

Mindful Affirmations4 screens
Stilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stilla at fortnightly against Mindful Affirmations's every 6 weeks. Mindful Affirmations's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mindful Affirmations sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stilla sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Mindful Affirmations against 4.5 for Stilla. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 and 370 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Mindful Affirmations's written reviews are positive against 63% of Stilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindful Affirmations ships an update every 6 weeks, Stilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mindful Affirmations versus Stilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindful AffirmationsStilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (658 ratings) — better4.5 (370 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings658 — better370
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoan CardonaFoyer Objet Inc.

Customer experience

Mindful Affirmations

All ratings653 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.9%

Stilla

All ratings370 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

Mindful Affirmations

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for positive mindset
  • 🎨 Cute and relaxing illustrations
  • 🔊 Calming narrator voice
  • 🕰️ Ability to schedule affirmations
  • 📚 Variety of affirmation topics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🔇 Audio issues with recorded affirmations
  • 🧠 Affirmations not always helpful or relatable
  • 🔍 Limited free content

Stilla

From 370 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean, aesthetic, and easy-to-use interface
  • 💡 Innovative Siri integration and routine customization
  • 📊 Clear ingredient breakdown and product analysis
  • 🎯 Helps identify products causing skin issues
  • 📱 Barcode scanning functionality

Room to improve

  • 💸 Paywall for essential features and full access
  • 📉 Incomplete product database with many missing items
  • 🔐 Limited free version functionality
  • ❌ Transition from free to paid model frustrated users
  • 🤔 Confusing for non-technical users

Bugs and requests

Mindful Affirmations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Recorded affirmations not saving
  • Widget not functioning properly
  • Account creation issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom affirmations
  • More free affirmation content
  • Option to change widget color
  • Private journal feature
  • More affirmation topics (e.g. trauma, eating disorders)

Stilla

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes when searching for products
  • Barcode scanner fails to recognize common brands
  • Ingredient list parser only recognizes first ingredient
  • Cannot parse ingredients from website links
  • Save product button exits app without saving
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  • Camera access permission issues persist despite granting access
  • Cannot delete products or account without yearly subscription
  • Customer service options greyed out/inaccessible
  • Scanning barcode success rate is very low

Requested features

13 requests
  • Makeup product tracking in addition to skincare
  • Skin type scanner and assessment tool
  • Before and after photo tracking for progress monitoring
  • Ingredient compatibility checker (what to mix/avoid)
  • Ingredient warning labels (acne, redness, purging, pilling)
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  • Personalized product recommendations based on skin profile
  • More extensive initial skin survey with allergies and conditions
  • Detailed chemical information and harm explanations
  • Product image upload and custom naming
  • Suggested frequency of use for products
  • Simple yes/maybe/no rating system per skin type
  • More robust and proactive product database updates
  • Minimal design overhaul with better branding

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mindful Affirmations

Subscriptions9
  • 1 week subscription$2.997 Days
  • 1 month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$6.491 Month
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  • 3 Months Premium$18.493 Months
  • 1 year subscription3 Days trial$27.991 Year
  • Mindful Affirmations Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 year subscription3 Days trial$36.991 Year
  • Mindful Affirmations Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$159.99
7 purchases

Stilla

Subscriptions5
  • Stilla Ultra$3.991 Month
  • Stilla Ultra2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Stilla Ultra$9.991 Year
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  • Stilla Ultra$12.991 Year
  • Stilla Ultra2 variants$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Stilla Ultra Lifetime$49.99
  • Stilla Ultra Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Mindful Affirmations free?
Mindful Affirmations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stilla free?
Stilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mindful Affirmations or Stilla?
Mindful Affirmations is rated higher. Mindful Affirmations averages 4.6 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Stilla averages 4.5 from 370 ratings.
Do Mindful Affirmations or Stilla have ads?
Neither Mindful Affirmations nor Stilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mindful Affirmations or Stilla?
Mindful Affirmations ships an update every 6 weeks, and Stilla fortnightly. Most recently, Mindful Affirmations was updated on September 2, 2026 and Stilla on September 22, 2026.

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